New Year’s Day – January 1 (by lunar calendar) The anniversary of the Independence movement - March 1 The Buddha’s Birthday – April 8 (by lunar calendar) Children’s day – May 5 The memorial day – June 6Independence day of Korea – August 15Chuseok – August 15 (by lunar calendar) The national foundation of Korea – October 3Hangul Day – October 9 Christmas – December 25